Decision 2007: Flint's mayoral race: Economytag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/flintjournal/decision2007/13262007-10-18T13:39:29ZPolls, News, Updates, Opinion, CandidatesMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceQ&A: Walling on Flint's economytag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/decision2007//1326.4292002007-10-18T13:39:29Z2007-10-18T13:40:26ZHow will you as mayor create new jobs in Flint and keep existing jobs here? Bringing new jobs to Flint starts with using grant funds to cleanup abandoned properties. I will streamline the city's zoning, regulation and licensing process so that new companies locate here and existing businesses are able to expand. I also will connect our youth to summer jobs and training programs. What already existing assets should Flint build on to improve its economy? How? Our biggest existing asset is our people. We have world-class universities, transportation infrastructure, and cultural amenities. To bring opportunity back, my administration will work with our schools and businesses so educational opportunities are connected to good paying jobs. I personally will work with anyone who will invest in Flint. What do you envision downtown Flint looking like in the next four years? What is the role of downtown in improving the local economy? I envision a downtown that is connected with the neighborhoods, schools, and colleges. It will be a place for people to get a good job and a great education. Revised zoning regulations will encourage the development of mixed use projects with housing and retail, professional offices, and family funfests....Marjory Raymer | mraymer@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mraymer/index.html
How will you as mayor create new jobs in Flint and keep existing jobs here? Bringing new jobs to Flint starts with using grant funds to cleanup abandoned properties. I will streamline the city's zoning, regulation and licensing process so that new companies locate here and existing businesses are able to expand. I also will connect our youth to summer jobs and training programs. What already existing assets should Flint build on to improve its economy? How? Our biggest existing asset is our people. We have world-class universities, transportation infrastructure, and cultural amenities. To bring opportunity back, my administration will work with our schools and businesses so educational opportunities are connected to good paying jobs. I personally will work with anyone who will invest in Flint. What do you envision downtown Flint looking like in the next four years? What is the role of downtown in improving the local economy? I envision a downtown that is connected with the neighborhoods, schools, and colleges. It will be a place for people to get a good job and a great education. Revised zoning regulations will encourage the development of mixed use projects with housing and retail, professional offices, and family funfests....
Q&A: Williamson on Flint's economytag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/decision2007//1326.4291972007-10-18T13:39:07Z2007-10-18T13:39:51ZHow will you as mayor create new jobs in Flint and keep existing jobs here? By encouraging businesses to see our advantages: the Cultural Center; higher education opportunities; real estate costs; tax incentives; clean, well-paved streets; and an inviting, cooperative city government. We aggressively help businesses locate and stay in Flint. The drop in major crime this year is encouraging for businesses locational decisions. What already existing assets should Flint build on to improve its economy? How? Our work ethic in Flint is great. University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, Baker College, Mott Community College, Hurley Hospital and McLaren Hospital are institutions we can tout. The Cultural Center is our gem to showcase. I will continue to connect these institutions with each other for their successful future. What do you envision downtown Flint looking like in the next four years? What is the role of downtown in improving the local economy? The great start in the redevelopment of downtown is moving forward. I envision new housing units dotting the river from the Berridge Hotel, Manhattan Condos and U-M housing to Durant's renovation. The 500 block will be occupied with businesses, restaurants, apartments, making the new vibrant core -- downtown Flint....Marjory Raymer | mraymer@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mraymer/index.html
How will you as mayor create new jobs in Flint and keep existing jobs here? By encouraging businesses to see our advantages: the Cultural Center; higher education opportunities; real estate costs; tax incentives; clean, well-paved streets; and an inviting, cooperative city government. We aggressively help businesses locate and stay in Flint. The drop in major crime this year is encouraging for businesses locational decisions. What already existing assets should Flint build on to improve its economy? How? Our work ethic in Flint is great. University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, Baker College, Mott Community College, Hurley Hospital and McLaren Hospital are institutions we can tout. The Cultural Center is our gem to showcase. I will continue to connect these institutions with each other for their successful future. What do you envision downtown Flint looking like in the next four years? What is the role of downtown in improving the local economy? The great start in the redevelopment of downtown is moving forward. I envision new housing units dotting the river from the Berridge Hotel, Manhattan Condos and U-M housing to Durant's renovation. The 500 block will be occupied with businesses, restaurants, apartments, making the new vibrant core -- downtown Flint....
Williamson: Economytag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/decision2007//1326.2975492007-07-20T21:21:31Z2007-09-30T19:54:25ZWhat will you do to bring more jobs to Flint and improve the local economy? My administration and I have paved and continue to pave our roads. We rebuilt three major bridges. Our infrastructure is being revitalized. Businesses (Rowe Inc., Wade Trim and ParkingCarma) are moving downtown, the city increased its economic development investment, and the downtown is working with investors and foundations to improve....Marjory Raymer | mraymer@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mraymer/index.html
What will you do to bring more jobs to Flint and improve the local economy? My administration and I have paved and continue to pave our roads. We rebuilt three major bridges. Our infrastructure is being revitalized. Businesses (Rowe Inc., Wade Trim and ParkingCarma) are moving downtown, the city increased its economic development investment, and the downtown is working with investors and foundations to improve....
Walling: Economytag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/flintjournal/decision2007//1326.2975742007-07-20T21:21:31Z2007-08-05T21:27:33ZWhat will you do to bring more jobs to Flint and improve the local economy? Empty factory sites will be prepared for redevelopment and the permit and zoning process will be streamlined for all businesses. I will meet with education leaders to create a Campus Commons. The city will use local services, like Citizens Bank, to put local tax dollars to work within Flint....Marjory Raymer | mraymer@mlive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mraymer/index.html
What will you do to bring more jobs to Flint and improve the local economy? Empty factory sites will be prepared for redevelopment and the permit and zoning process will be streamlined for all businesses. I will meet with education leaders to create a Campus Commons. The city will use local services, like Citizens Bank, to put local tax dollars to work within Flint....